Yalla

Very rarely but I was so impressed by how delicious the food here was! It was absolutely the best pita I’d ever had - effusing aroma and sweetness of the grains - and paired with one of the best hummus. The fried chicken was no less impressive - so juicy and flavorful. And how wonderful it was to end with a slice of basque cheesecake made just right. Will come back!

I live in the neighborhood and didn’t come here for a long time because Mediterranean food isn’t my thing, but I’m so glad I finally gave it a try. We ordered 7 dishes for 3 people, which was 1-2 dishes too many but everything was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. My favorites were the roasted cauliflower, the cornbread and the green beans. The service and the vibes were great as well. Can’t wait to go back!

It's a pretty good place to get some Mediterranean food with a twist. The place has both indoor and covered patio seating, as well as a small bar area. We sat in the heated back patio. I really did enjoy the hummus with burnt beef ends and the lamb & beef Kebab. The fried chicken was nice and crispy, and the cornbread was rich in flavor. The drinks were also made pretty well. Overall, a great experience.

- brunch - Recommended 1-2 dishes per person ❤️Rise and shine hummus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I adored this - the server recommended a side of cucumber with it and it was so necessary - super fresh and flavorful Shakshula royale with feta and merguez ⭐⭐⭐ - really good but not for me - wish it was a little more saucy, it was a bit hard for me - as a consequence I think I wouldn't add merguez next time - little expensive to add feta Khachapuri ⭐⭐⭐✨ - little salty for me - needed something but I'm not sure what Schmaltz cornbread ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - way too sweet for me but honestly is good if you're into that sort of thing - the schamtz was so savory and delicious

Radicchio salad was a crowd hit and a must try. The shakshuka is perfect -- not too sweet or acidic, well balanced and spiced. The falafel is full of flavor. In short, if you're craving good Mediterranean food, this is a spot to try. Great ambiance and service.

Such incredible food, from the side dishes to the main dishes. You could tell the amount of care the restaurant puts into their dishes. I never expected to order the fried chicken, but I did and I highly recommend it! I can’t wait to go back soon and try other items.

My husband and I recently ate here for our anniversary. We are huge foodies and have a fairly broad familiarity of the Portland food scene. Every single dish we ordered was fabulous. He is following a low carb diet and we were able to find lots of delicious things to eat for him and not feel like we were missing out. The cocktail that I had was also very good and I wasn’t sad to have the dessert all to myself.

FLAVORFUL BEAUTIFUL FOOD We had only dined here for supper in the past and definitely loved it, but now prefer to brunch here instead. Soooo many yummy dishes that are plated with care and crafted to delight your tastebuds. A little spendy, but worth it IMO to delight in what they offer on their menus. This is a great spot for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Service is typical Gen Z and leaves a lot to be desired in terms of having a positive attitude. They glared at customers and spoke negatively about them with each other. It would also be nice if they were a little more friendly with greeting customers and taking order at table. Service is adequate and that’s just fine if that’s what their management expects.

Rarely do I rate anything 5 stars.. I would give them 6 stars if I could! Yalla in Multnomah Village serves the best homemade hummus I’ve ever had.. super light and creamy, with a perfectly puffed piece of naan, so flavorful I just loved it. Extensive bar menu, I also tried their turmeric Mediterranean falafels with the most amazing, made from scratch sauces.. can’t recommend enough! Service was so welcoming and prompt, and the interior has a cool vintage vibe. They really care about serving amazing food and welcoming their customers, what a joy to eat here!

If you thought you’ve had good Mediterranean food before, you’re wrong. You need to get your foodie booty over to Yalla for a lovely date night meal! We ate our fill, and had plenty for leftovers too. Stand out dishes were the hummus with burnt ends (who would’ve thought that you could add smoked meat??), the fried chicken with light crispy breading and hot honey, and the cornbread itself was essentially dessert! Service was good (did not ever have to ask for water refills) and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, giving us great recommendations as well!

This was my second visit to Yalla and I was so excited to go back. My dinner mates and I basically skipped eating that day so that we could try as many dishes as we could. And boy did we do that. Every dish was amazing. The service impeccable. Can’t wait to go again. You must try this place!

Our first visit to Yalla was exceptional and we are already talking about what we’ll eat next time. Great food and cocktails. Terrific happy hour options. Trever took wonderful care of us at the bar, too.

Early New Years Eve dinner. They were packed. Completely nailed the quality and quantity. Short ribs, perfectly smoked, tender, delicious, off the hook. Two ribs were served, enough for two. Service outstanding, especially for a very busy night. Radicchio salad enough for two, although our friend ate the whole thing! The only miss was one entree didn't make it but due to the packed restaurant and holiday evening we let that slide. Warm Castelvetranos olives were great, fennel and apple salad good. Labneh with fresh faves beans really work due to the pomegranates. Cedar packed Salmon also fantastic. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.

A fantastic Mediterranean restaurant with great and quick service and very good drinks! They are able to develop a lot of good complex flavors in all of the dishes they serve. One of the few cocktail menus that is on brand to the restaurant theme and accompanies the food quite well!

Flavorful foods, with knowledgeable friendly staff. This place is known for shareable plates, but I thought the portions were a bit small.

We enjoyed an exquisite meal! Every entree and my cocktails exceeded my expectations. We shared all of our food and started with a radicchio salad dressed in a buttermilk dressing with rye bread crumbs followed by hummus topped with fresh summer peas and delicious warm pita bread! We then shared the smaller serving of smoked pastrami and rye bread and a smoked short rib that was seasoned with a green bean harissa and served with cous cous. The flavors were all delicious. I enjoyed the Yazarak cocktail (Yalla’s take on a (Sazerac). It was so good I had a second one. While I was really full, even taking the leftovers home, I shared a warm chocolate chip cookie that was sprinkled with sea salt. The service was wonderful! I am so excited to have this restaurant so close to home in Southwest Portland! I have a new favorite.

Yalla is another excellent addition to Multnomah Village in SW Portland. The food is Mediterranean inspired, but with a twist. We ordered the hummus appetizer along with three entrees, which we shared between three of us. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the homemade pastrami delicious, but the fried chicken stole the show. The cocktails were more than serviceable. I will be back.

Drove down from WA to try this restaurant after it was recommended. Service was great, friendly staff that all knew the menu and ingredients very well. Started with the humus and pita, which was AMAZING. I could eat that all day e’ryday! Had the bagel and lox, fries, Old school, and khachapuri. Everything we ate (between two of us!), was exceptional. We definitely can’t wait to come back for dinner! Highly recommend this restaurant and definitely worth the drive!

Really great experience. The ambiance is great. Service is excellent. Food is excellent. Everything has so much flavor. It's a great place to share food. Order a bunch for the table and experience lots of different menu items!

Visited Yalla during a recent trip to Portland. We were rewarded with excellent service, a fresh Mediterranean smokehouse menu, and overall great dining experience. Will visit again.

Middle Eastern inspired smokehouse and bar. The Good News: service is friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is relaxing. The food was fantastic, particularly the smoked pastrami and the fried chicken ( which is not your grandma's southern fried chicken) The Bad News: while their cocktails 🍸 are absolutely beautiful, they're over sweet alcopops. Recommend you have a reservation if you have more than two people in your party or a child.

Delicious. This is my new go-to when I want something exceptional. Staff is on-point and truly cares about your dining experience. This is my 3rd time here and each one has left me satisfied and wanting more. Favorite salad (I’ve tried 3): Turkish Carrot Favorite Mezze: Hummus with Burnt Beef Ends (YUM!) The mains….jeeze you can’t go wrong. Below is a picture of the Grilled octopus I had and it was outstanding. Very tender, and the Yukon potato’s accompanied it so well, with the black tahini sauce. Also, if you’re here for happy hour, the current rotating cocktail is killer. I hope they put it on the everyday menu. Yum. Go here.

We always get the hummus with burnt beef ends and it never disappoints. The greens are always fresh and local. The mocktails are perfect and not too sweet. The lamb kebab is killer. The vibes in the dining room are always chill. Definitely a Portland staple.

veeerrrryy dim in this fine dining restaurant. old eyes beware. family and i came here at 5:30 for a reserved table. i ordered their hummus plate with pita. it came out looking rather tasty. pita was thick and warm and the hummus was the smoothest i’ve ever had. i also got their moroccan peppermint tea with dessert. all the other dessert dishes got their before the tea, which seemed odd. the tea, to me at least, was NOT peppermint. it tasted a lot like a cheap packet of green tea. it wasn’t good to be transparent. i told the waiter about it and he was super kind and gave me a to go cup of tea…but it tasted and smelled the same. either i don’t know what peppermint tastes like or their “moroccan mint tea” isn’t mint tea. other than the sad tea conundrum this is a delicious and fancy place.

Note: Longtime yalla dinner patrons, first time brunchers. Where to begin? We were greeted by a friendly bartender and a couple of Turkish coffees which set the tone for an exquisite breakfast. The hummus was fantastic. Reminiscent of a traditional yalla dinner, but the harissa oil and soft boiled egg added a fun breakfast twist. For our main course, we enjoyed the fried chicken and waffles. The butter, smoked syrup, and runny egg resulted in a rich mixture of heavenly goodness. 10/10

Family style Mediterranean. Expect $40-$50 per adult and expect to feel like it was worth it when you leave. Everyone in our party was very pleased. Back patio is heated and maybe TOO warm. We loved it.

Love Yalla. The food is always good. Unique dishes abound. I love the best catsup! The service is good here too but you might wait for awhile. It’s usually packed in there. Also I feel like they are closed a lot? Like maybe they are just opened for dinner? And always booked.

I love this place. Me and my family have been going here for quite some time and can all agree there their food is one of the best in the SW Portland area. We love going here. The food is great and the service is also very good. The outdoor patio can get a little bit chilly in the winter. But other than that we love this place.

I loved this restaurant so much the first time I came, and I still love it, but unfortunately every time I come I notice portion sizes getting smaller and sauce drizzles becoming less and less plentiful. Specifically the cornbread being put in a much smaller pan. Still love the flavors, just disappointing to not get the same experience as before. Update: Went back again and there was less butter on the cornbread making it so dry, and the portion shrinking changed the moisture levels so it's not even worth the 12 dollars anymore. So disappointing because I love this place.

Amazing food! I came here with my wife who is vegan, and our server was so kind to star and circle the menu items that were vegan or could be altered for a vegan diet. We’ll be back for sure!

So delicious 😋 and I have an uncommon food intolerance (onion) and they were so on top of helping me navigate the menu which has plenty of options to choose from. Best Bloody Mary I've had and everything was supremely tasty. A must try kinda place

Unmatched- hands down my favorite restaurant in Portland. Unique flavor profiles in a cozy, comfy atmosphere. Great prices and lots of veggie options. Brunch is awesome, but so is dinner. Delicious!

Quietly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The ribeye was spot on — beautifully seared, full of flavour, and cooked exactly right. Corn ribs? So tasty. Whoever decided to treat corn like that deserves a handshake. The wood plank salmon was tender, smoky, and confidently done without being over the top. Service was sharp, the atmosphere relaxed but intentional. No gimmicks, just seriously good food done well. Will definitely be back — probably sooner than I should.

Went for the first time here, and it was for brunch and all I can say is WOW!!! Their zero proof drinks were on point. We ordered about 5 plates for sharing and everything was so full of flavor, so delicious! Can't say anything about the dinner service but living way across town, I'd make the trek here again for the amazing brunch we had! Didn't take photos, too busy enjoying the company and food to feel the need to take photos. This seems like the place that's well documented anyway.

Great space with great vibe nestled in the village. The food here is incredible. Three of us shared family style: the hummus with burnt ends, mustard greens, roasted cauliflower , fried chicken and radicchio salad. Each dish was delicious. We ate everything. Thanks and Happy Holidays .

Food was fresh and tasted good. But nothing really stood out as outstanding.

From start to finish an adventure for the palate! Our table of five shared choices from the menu - which is encouraged. Friday night was a noisy full house but service was efficient and we had a great birthday time. Frequent comments from our group of fussy diners: “Best I’ve ever had!” “You’ve got to try this!” “This flavor is amazing!” Note: only item we didn’t care for was the lamb kebab. The skillet cornbread was a show stopper! Bottom line: We’ll be back! 😉

Amazing food and great cocktails. Service was good and the ambience was nice with some good music. We ordered salads, mains and desserts to share. Spent about $45/person. Portion size is small for main dishes and salads.

Service and staff was great but food very mediocre. Favorite was the hummus but i wish there was more than a dollop to eat. Chicken was rubbery. I think i was mostly underwhelmed with the fusion part of it, it felt like a confused middle eastern approach. Wouldnt return.

Wildly disappointing. Server recommended Prime Rib, which was over 50% unrendered fat. Tiny portions. Heavy-handed pepper on Cacio e Pepe pasta. Overpriced. Could not be more more underwhelming. Never would recommend.